Answer to Question #110218 in Physics for Mukelo Madolo

Question

Test 2

Explain why the birds sitting on a high-voltage power line are not electrocuted.

Answer 1

Birds don't get electrocuted on power lines because electricity does not move through their bodies when they sit on them. When the bird sits with both its feet on the electrical wire, their legs have an equal electrical potential so the electricity will not move throughout the bird's body.